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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.54, 991.61 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.54, 991.61 and 466.53 is: 643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.54 : 991.61 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.54/991.61 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.54x = 991.61 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.54x = 462,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,615.81/718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.83

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