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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 990.91 and 466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 990.91 and 466.15 is: 643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 990.91 = 466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/990.91 = 466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 990.91 × 466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 461,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,912.70/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.44

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