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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.44, 984.66 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.44, 984.66 and 451.54 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.44 : 984.66 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.44/984.66 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.44x = 984.66 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.44x = 444,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,613.38/713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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