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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.63, 984.81 and 451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.63, 984.81 and 451.66 is: 623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.63 : 984.81 = 451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.63/984.81 = 451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.63x = 984.81 × 451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.63x = 444,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,799.28/713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.29

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