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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 988.46 and 451.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 988.46 and 451.29 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 988.46 = 451.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/988.46 = 451.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 988.46 × 451.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 446,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,079.86/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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