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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 987.60 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 987.60 and 467.55 is: 644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 987.60 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/987.60 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 987.60 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 461,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,752.38/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.90

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