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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 987.86 and 450.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 987.86 and 450.38 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 987.86 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/987.86 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 987.86 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 444,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,915.98/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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