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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.55, 984.95 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.55, 984.95 and 461.82 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.55 : 984.95 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.55/984.95 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.55x = 984.95 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.55x = 454,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,869.78/713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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