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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 986.21 and 463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 986.21 and 463.23 is: 638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 986.21 = 463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/986.21 = 463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 986.21 × 463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 456,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,842.06/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.96

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