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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.97, 988.20 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.97, 988.20 and 453.94 is: 626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.97 : 988.20 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.97/988.20 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.97x = 988.20 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.97x = 448,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,581.04/715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.53

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