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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.53, 985.06 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.53, 985.06 and 465 is: 641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.53 : 985.06 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.53/985.06 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.53x = 985.06 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.53x = 458,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,052.90/713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.95

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