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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 986.62 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 986.62 and 453.34 is: 625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 986.62 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/986.62 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 986.62 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 447,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,274.31/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.23

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