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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 990.92 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 990.92 and 466.12 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 990.92 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/990.92 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 990.92 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 461,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,891.96/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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