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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 988.60 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 988.60 and 451.41 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 988.60 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/988.60 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 988.60 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 446,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,263.93/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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