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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 990.62 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 990.62 and 469.58 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 990.62 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/990.62 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 990.62 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 465,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,175.34/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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