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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 984.99 and 465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 984.99 and 465.76 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 984.99 = 465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/984.99 = 465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 984.99 × 465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 458,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,768.94/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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