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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.19, 990.59 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.19, 990.59 and 469.25 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.19 : 990.59 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.19/990.59 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.19x = 990.59 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.19x = 464,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,827.06/718.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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