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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.54, 991.71 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.54, 991.71 and 470.08 is: 648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.54 : 991.71 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.54/991.71 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.54x = 991.71 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.54x = 466,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,178.08/718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.79

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