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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 990.56 and 469.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 990.56 and 469.00 is: 647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 990.56 = 469.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/990.56 = 469.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 990.56 × 469.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 464,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,573.91/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.36

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