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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 989.07 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 989.07 and 484.22 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 989.07 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/989.07 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 989.07 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 478,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,927.48/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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