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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.56, 984.03 and 464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.56, 984.03 and 464.59 is: 640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.56 : 984.03 = 464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.56/984.03 = 464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.56x = 984.03 × 464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.56x = 457,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,170.50/713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.69

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