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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 983.79 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 983.79 and 480.72 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 983.79 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/983.79 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 983.79 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 472,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,927.53/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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