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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 990.24 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 990.24 and 484.32 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 990.24 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/990.24 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 990.24 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 479,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,593.04/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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