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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 989.10 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 989.10 and 454.68 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 989.10 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/989.10 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 989.10 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 449,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,723.99/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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