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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.28, 987.90 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.28, 987.90 and 467.69 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.28 : 987.90 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.28/987.90 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.28x = 987.90 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.28x = 462,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,026.01/716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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