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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.43, 989.77 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.43, 989.77 and 468.67 is: 646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.43 : 989.77 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.43/989.77 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.43x = 989.77 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.43x = 463,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,875.51/717.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.58

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