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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 989.37 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 989.37 and 454.98 is: 627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 989.37 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/989.37 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 989.37 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 450,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,143.56/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.76

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