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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 988.26 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 988.26 and 454.15 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 988.26 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/988.26 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 988.26 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 448,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,818.28/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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