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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 987.92 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 987.92 and 450.91 is: 622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 987.92 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/987.92 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 987.92 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 445,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,455.81/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.03

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