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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 988.37 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 988.37 and 453.94 is: 626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 988.37 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/988.37 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 988.37 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 448,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,657.64/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.55

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