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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 989.82 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 989.82 and 468.60 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 989.82 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/989.82 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 989.82 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 463,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,829.65/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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