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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 989.55 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 989.55 and 454.68 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 989.55 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/989.55 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 989.55 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 449,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,928.59/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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