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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.17, 988.48 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.17, 988.48 and 467.05 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.17 : 988.48 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.17/988.48 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.17x = 988.48 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.17x = 461,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,669.58/716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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