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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.57, 987.14 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.57, 987.14 and 450.34 is: 621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.57 : 987.14 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.57/987.14 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.57x = 987.14 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.57x = 444,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,548.63/715.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.25

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