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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 991.25 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 991.25 and 469.05 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 991.25 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/991.25 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 991.25 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 464,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,943.47/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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