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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 989.80 and 484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 989.80 and 484.46 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 989.80 = 484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/989.80 = 484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 989.80 × 484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 479,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,518.51/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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