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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 988.41 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 988.41 and 454.34 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 988.41 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/988.41 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 988.41 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 449,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,074.20/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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