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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.70, 985.32 and 464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.70, 985.32 and 464.91 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.70 : 985.32 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.70/985.32 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.70x = 985.32 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.70x = 458,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,085.12/713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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