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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.50, 984.72 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.50, 984.72 and 481.12 is: 664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.50 : 984.72 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.50/984.72 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.50x = 984.72 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.50x = 473,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,768.49/713.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.01

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