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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 991.28 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 991.28 and 469.59 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 991.28 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/991.28 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 991.28 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 465,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,496.54/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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