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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 989.31 and 480.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 989.31 and 480.53 is: 663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 989.31 = 480.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/989.31 = 480.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 989.31 × 480.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 475,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,397.41/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.60

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