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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 990.66 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 990.66 and 469.34 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 990.66 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/990.66 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 990.66 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 464,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,956.36/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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