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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 987.75 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 987.75 and 467.33 is: 644.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 987.75 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/987.75 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 987.75 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 461,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,600.27/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.37

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