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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 988.44 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 988.44 and 467.82 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 988.44 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/988.44 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 988.44 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 462,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,410.25/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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