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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.42, 988.12 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.42, 988.12 and 454.52 is: 626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.42 : 988.12 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.42/988.12 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.42x = 988.12 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.42x = 449,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,120.30/716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.90

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