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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.60, 988.56 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.60, 988.56 and 454.43 is: 626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.60 : 988.56 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.60/988.56 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.60x = 988.56 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.60x = 449,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,231.32/716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.89

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