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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 987.30 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 987.30 and 466.98 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 987.30 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/987.30 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 987.30 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 461,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,049.35/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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