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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.72, 989.24 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.72, 989.24 and 454.69 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.72 : 989.24 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.72/989.24 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.72x = 989.24 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.72x = 449,792.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,792.79/716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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