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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 987.09 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 987.09 and 453.14 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 987.09 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/987.09 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 987.09 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 447,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,285.03/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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