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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.65, 989.79 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.65, 989.79 and 469.05 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.65 : 989.79 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.65/989.79 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.65x = 989.79 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.65x = 464,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,261.00/717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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