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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 990.72 and 469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 990.72 and 469.22 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 990.72 = 469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/990.72 = 469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 990.72 × 469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 464,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,865.64/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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