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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 990.15 and 468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 990.15 and 468.71 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 990.15 = 468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/990.15 = 468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 990.15 × 468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 464,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,088.26/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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