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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 989.42 and 468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 989.42 and 468.70 is: 646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 989.42 = 468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/989.42 = 468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 989.42 × 468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 463,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,741.15/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.37

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