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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 991.35 and 469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 991.35 and 469.84 is: 648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 991.35 = 469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/991.35 = 469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 991.35 × 469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 465,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,775.88/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.15

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