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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.03, 986.12 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.03, 986.12 and 466.26 is: 643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.03 : 986.12 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.03/986.12 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.03x = 986.12 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.03x = 459,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,784.03/715.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.03

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