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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.14, 990.33 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.14, 990.33 and 465.50 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.14 : 990.33 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.14/990.33 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.14x = 990.33 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.14x = 461,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,001.09/717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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