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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 989.35 and 468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 989.35 and 468.35 is: 646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 989.35 = 468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/989.35 = 468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 989.35 × 468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 463,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,358.59/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.60

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