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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 988.59 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 988.59 and 467.24 is: 644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 988.59 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/988.59 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 988.59 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 461,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,903.85/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.77

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