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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 990 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 990 and 484.72 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 990 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/990 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 990 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 479,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,872.80/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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