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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.17, 989.72 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.17, 989.72 and 465.14 is: 641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.17 : 989.72 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.17/989.72 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.17x = 989.72 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.17x = 460,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,358.51/717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.91

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