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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.62 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.62 and 484.18 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.62 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.62 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.62 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 479,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,154.21/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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