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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 984.65 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 984.65 and 465.51 is: 641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 984.65 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/984.65 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 984.65 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 458,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,362.09/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.96

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