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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.03, 987.56 and 467.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.03, 987.56 and 467.43 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.03 : 987.56 = 467.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.03/987.56 = 467.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.03x = 987.56 × 467.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.03x = 461,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,615.17/716.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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