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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.35, 988.73 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.35, 988.73 and 467.24 is: 644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.35 : 988.73 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.35/988.73 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.35x = 988.73 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.35x = 461,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,971.87/716.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.90

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