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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.35, 988.04 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.35, 988.04 and 450.53 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.35 : 988.04 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.35/988.04 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.35x = 988.04 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.35x = 445,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,139.41/716.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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