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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 987.80 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 987.80 and 467.52 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 987.80 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/987.80 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 987.80 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 461,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,815.77/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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