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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 986.85 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 986.85 and 453.24 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 986.85 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/986.85 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 986.85 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 447,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,279.89/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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