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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 989.98 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 989.98 and 468.47 is: 646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 989.98 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/989.98 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 989.98 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 463,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,769.81/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.70

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