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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 988.76 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 988.76 and 451.07 is: 622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 988.76 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/988.76 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 988.76 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 446,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,000.18/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.69

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