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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 990.95 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 990.95 and 469.76 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 990.95 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/990.95 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 990.95 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 465,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,501.37/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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