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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.65, 988.25 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.65, 988.25 and 453.75 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.65 : 988.25 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.65/988.25 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.65x = 988.25 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.65x = 448,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,416.17/715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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