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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 988.11 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 988.11 and 453.90 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 988.11 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/988.11 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 988.11 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 448,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,503.13/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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