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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 990.84 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 990.84 and 469.09 is: 647.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 990.84 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/990.84 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 990.84 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 464,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,793.14/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.56

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