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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.91, 988.00 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.91, 988.00 and 454.28 is: 626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.91 : 988.00 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.91/988.00 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.91x = 988.00 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.91x = 448,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,822.56/715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.93

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