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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.70, 989.90 and 468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.70, 989.90 and 468.62 is: 646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.70 : 989.90 = 468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.70/989.90 = 468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.70x = 989.90 × 468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.70x = 463,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,886.94/717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.35

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