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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 987.74 and 480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 987.74 and 480.03 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 987.74 = 480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/987.74 = 480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 987.74 × 480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 474,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,146.03/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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