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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.60, 986.76 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.60, 986.76 and 453.08 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.60 : 986.76 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.60/986.76 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.60x = 986.76 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.60x = 447,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,081.22/714.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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