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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.59, 984.33 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.59, 984.33 and 451.15 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.59 : 984.33 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.59/984.33 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.59x = 984.33 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.59x = 444,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,080.48/713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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