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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 987.72 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 987.72 and 453.98 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 987.72 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/987.72 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 987.72 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 448,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,405.13/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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