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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 991.36 and 469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 991.36 and 469.47 is: 648.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 991.36 = 469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/991.36 = 469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 991.36 × 469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 465,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,413.78/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.08

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