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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 989.01 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 989.01 and 454.59 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 989.01 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/989.01 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 989.01 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 449,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,594.06/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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