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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 984.29 and 477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 984.29 and 477.97 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 984.29 = 477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/984.29 = 477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 984.29 × 477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 470,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,461.09/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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