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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.41, 987.99 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.41, 987.99 and 467.64 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.41 : 987.99 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.41/987.99 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.41x = 987.99 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.41x = 462,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,023.64/716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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