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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 989.09 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 989.09 and 467.94 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 989.09 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/989.09 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 989.09 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 462,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,832.30/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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