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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.45, 989.73 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.45, 989.73 and 468.56 is: 646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.45 : 989.73 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.45/989.73 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.45x = 989.73 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.45x = 463,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,742.94/717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.38

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