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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.98, 989.12 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.98, 989.12 and 451.26 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.98 : 989.12 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.98/989.12 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.98x = 989.12 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.98x = 446,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,350.29/716.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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