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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.78, 983.40 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.78, 983.40 and 450.76 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.78 : 983.40 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.78/983.40 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.78x = 983.40 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.78x = 443,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,277.38/712.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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