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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.66, 987.57 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.66, 987.57 and 467.04 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.66 : 987.57 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.66/987.57 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.66x = 987.57 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.66x = 461,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,234.69/715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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