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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 988.20 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 988.20 and 450.66 is: 621.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 988.20 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/988.20 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 988.20 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 445,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,345.92/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.93

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