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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.92, 986.76 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.92, 986.76 and 465.80 is: 642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.92 : 986.76 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.92/986.76 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.92x = 986.76 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.92x = 459,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,630.48/714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.91

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