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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 988.38 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 988.38 and 467.64 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 988.38 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/988.38 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 988.38 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 462,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,206.02/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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