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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.98, 983.48 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.98, 983.48 and 451.22 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.98 : 983.48 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.98/983.48 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.98x = 983.48 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.98x = 443,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,758.67/712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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