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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 988.71 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 988.71 and 454.21 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 988.71 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/988.71 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 988.71 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 449,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,077.79/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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