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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 986.31 and 465.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 986.31 and 465.48 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 986.31 = 465.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/986.31 = 465.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 986.31 × 465.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 459,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,111.28/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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