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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 988.40 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 988.40 and 467.56 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 988.40 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/988.40 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 988.40 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 462,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,136.30/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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