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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 988.39 and 467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 988.39 and 467.67 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 988.39 = 467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/988.39 = 467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 988.39 × 467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 462,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,240.35/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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