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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.55, 986.92 and 453.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.55, 986.92 and 453.65 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.55 : 986.92 = 453.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.55/986.92 = 453.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.55x = 986.92 × 453.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.55x = 447,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,710.19/715.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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