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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 988.55 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 988.55 and 468.08 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 988.55 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/988.55 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 988.55 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 462,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,721.30/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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