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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 984.36 and 465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 984.36 and 465.01 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 984.36 = 465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/984.36 = 465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 984.36 × 465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 457,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,740.22/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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