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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.91, 987.71 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.91, 987.71 and 453.87 is: 626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.91 : 987.71 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.91/987.71 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.91x = 987.71 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.91x = 448,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,289.67/715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.19

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