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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 989.51 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 989.51 and 468.99 is: 647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 989.51 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/989.51 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 989.51 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 464,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,070.29/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.24

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