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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 991.00 and 469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 991.00 and 469.70 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 991.00 = 469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/991.00 = 469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 991.00 × 469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 465,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,470.35/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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