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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 990.44 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 990.44 and 485.68 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 990.44 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/990.44 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 990.44 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 481,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,036.90/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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