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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 986.67 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 986.67 and 453.03 is: 625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 986.67 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/986.67 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 986.67 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 446,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,991.11/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.14

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