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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.06 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.06 and 469.28 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.06 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.06 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.06 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 464,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,616.07/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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