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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.63, 990.46 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.63, 990.46 and 468.51 is: 646.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.63 : 990.46 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.63/990.46 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.63x = 990.46 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.63x = 464,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,040.41/717.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.63

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