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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 986.04 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 986.04 and 466.29 is: 643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 986.04 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/986.04 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 986.04 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 459,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,780.59/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.33

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