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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 989.55 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 989.55 and 465.21 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 989.55 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/989.55 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 989.55 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 460,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,344.23/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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