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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.81, 988.79 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.81, 988.79 and 454.97 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.81 : 988.79 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.81/988.79 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.81x = 988.79 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.81x = 449,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,862.57/716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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