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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.12, 987.83 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.12, 987.83 and 467.55 is: 644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.12 : 987.83 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.12/987.83 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.12x = 987.83 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.12x = 461,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,859.92/716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.95

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