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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 985.18 and 464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 985.18 and 464.62 is: 641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 985.18 = 464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/985.18 = 464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 985.18 × 464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 457,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,734.33/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.32

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