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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.57, 991.37 and 470.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.57, 991.37 and 470.03 is: 648.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.57 : 991.37 = 470.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.57/991.37 = 470.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.57x = 991.37 × 470.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.57x = 465,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,971.29/718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.47

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