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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 989.46 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 989.46 and 468.09 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 989.46 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/989.46 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 989.46 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 463,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,156.33/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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