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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 986.52 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 986.52 and 453.04 is: 625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 986.52 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/986.52 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 986.52 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 446,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,933.02/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.08

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