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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.41, 988.09 and 480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.41, 988.09 and 480.28 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.41 : 988.09 = 480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.41/988.09 = 480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.41x = 988.09 × 480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.41x = 474,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,559.87/716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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