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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 987.27 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 987.27 and 453.44 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 987.27 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/987.27 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 987.27 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 447,667.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,667.71/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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