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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.69, 990.18 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.69, 990.18 and 469.29 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.69 : 990.18 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.69/990.18 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.69x = 990.18 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.69x = 464,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,681.57/717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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