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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 987.22 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 987.22 and 453 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 987.22 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/987.22 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 987.22 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 447,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,210.66/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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