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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.30, 988.71 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.30, 988.71 and 454.40 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.30 : 988.71 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.30/988.71 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.30x = 988.71 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.30x = 449,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,269.82/716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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