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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 990.60 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 990.60 and 468.84 is: 647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 990.60 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/990.60 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 990.60 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 464,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,432.90/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.20

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