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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.31, 990.69 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.31, 990.69 and 469.37 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.31 : 990.69 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.31/990.69 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.31x = 990.69 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.31x = 465,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,000.17/718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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