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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.87, 988.76 and 467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.87, 988.76 and 467.93 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.87 : 988.76 = 467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.87/988.76 = 467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.87x = 988.76 × 467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.87x = 462,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,674.11/716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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