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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 989.30 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 989.30 and 454.87 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 989.30 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/989.30 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 989.30 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 449,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,995.67/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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