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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.37 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.37 and 464.90 is: 641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.37 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.37 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.37 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 459,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,953.17/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.57

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