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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 990.83 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 990.83 and 469.44 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 990.83 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/990.83 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 990.83 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 465,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,132.89/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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