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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.88, 987.54 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.88, 987.54 and 453.44 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.88 : 987.54 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.88/987.54 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.88x = 987.54 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.88x = 447,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,790.14/715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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