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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 988.18 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 988.18 and 454.07 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 988.18 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/988.18 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 988.18 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 448,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,704.23/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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