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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 987.83 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 987.83 and 450.44 is: 621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 987.83 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/987.83 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 987.83 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 444,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,956.35/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.48

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