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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 988.28 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 988.28 and 454.16 is: 626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 988.28 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/988.28 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 988.28 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 448,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,837.24/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.66

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