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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.88, 984.78 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.88, 984.78 and 481.08 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.88 : 984.78 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.88/984.78 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.88x = 984.78 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.88x = 473,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,757.96/713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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