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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 987.30 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 987.30 and 453.33 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 987.30 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/987.30 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 987.30 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 447,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,572.71/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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