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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 991.10 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 991.10 and 466.14 is: 643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 991.10 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/991.10 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 991.10 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 461,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,991.35/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.29

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