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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.56, 984.42 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.56, 984.42 and 464.79 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.56 : 984.42 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.56/984.42 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.56x = 984.42 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.56x = 457,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,546.73/713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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