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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 989.16 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 989.16 and 454.64 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 989.16 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/989.16 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 989.16 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 449,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,706.76/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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