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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.95, 987.66 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.95, 987.66 and 454.05 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.95 : 987.66 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.95/987.66 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.95x = 987.66 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.95x = 448,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,447.02/715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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