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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 987.03 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 987.03 and 453.48 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 987.03 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/987.03 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 987.03 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 447,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,598.36/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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