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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 988.25 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 988.25 and 466.98 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 988.25 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/988.25 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 988.25 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 461,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,494.29/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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