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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 983.88 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 983.88 and 450.90 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 983.88 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/983.88 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 983.88 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 443,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,631.49/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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