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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.34, 986.85 and 453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.34, 986.85 and 453.19 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.34 : 986.85 = 453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.34/986.85 = 453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.34x = 986.85 × 453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.34x = 447,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,230.55/715.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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