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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 987.36 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 987.36 and 453.62 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 987.36 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/987.36 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 987.36 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 447,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,886.24/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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