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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 991.26 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 991.26 and 470.04 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 991.26 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/991.26 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 991.26 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 465,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,931.85/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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