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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 986.02 and 466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 986.02 and 466.51 is: 643.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 986.02 = 466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/986.02 = 466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 986.02 × 466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 459,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,988.19/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.54

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