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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 988.48 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 988.48 and 467.06 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 988.48 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/988.48 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 988.48 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 461,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,679.47/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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