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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 987.54 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 987.54 and 453.74 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 987.54 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/987.54 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 987.54 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 448,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,086.40/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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