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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 988.47 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 988.47 and 454.41 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 988.47 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/988.47 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 988.47 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 449,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,170.65/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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