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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 987.60 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 987.60 and 453.76 is: 625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 987.60 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/987.60 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 987.60 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 448,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,133.38/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.92

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