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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 988.26 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 988.26 and 454.62 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 988.26 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/988.26 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 988.26 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 449,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282.76/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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