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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 987.48 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 987.48 and 453.60 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 987.48 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/987.48 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 987.48 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 447,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,920.93/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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