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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 991.31 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 991.31 and 484.47 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 991.31 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/991.31 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 991.31 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 480,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,257.53/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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