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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 990.23 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 990.23 and 469.35 is: 647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 990.23 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/990.23 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 990.23 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 464,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,764.45/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.61

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