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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.88, 988.92 and 468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.88, 988.92 and 468.42 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.88 : 988.92 = 468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.88/988.92 = 468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.88x = 988.92 × 468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.88x = 463,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,229.91/716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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