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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.91, 990.72 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.91, 990.72 and 469.08 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.91 : 990.72 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.91/990.72 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.91x = 990.72 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.91x = 464,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,719.64/717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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