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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 991.17 and 485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 991.17 and 485.34 is: 669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 991.17 = 485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/991.17 = 485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 991.17 × 485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 481,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,054.45/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.92

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