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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.89, 992.04 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.89, 992.04 and 469.74 is: 648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.89 : 992.04 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.89/992.04 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.89x = 992.04 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.89x = 466,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,000.87/718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.22

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