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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 984.18 and 477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 984.18 and 477.56 is: 658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 984.18 = 477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/984.18 = 477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 984.18 × 477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 470,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,005.00/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.27

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