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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 987.73 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 987.73 and 467.58 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 987.73 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/987.73 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 987.73 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 461,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,842.79/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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