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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.55, 988.30 and 454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.55, 988.30 and 454.65 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.55 : 988.30 = 454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.55/988.30 = 454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.55x = 988.30 × 454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.55x = 449,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,330.60/716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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