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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 989.16 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 989.16 and 455.28 is: 627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 989.16 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/989.16 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 989.16 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 450,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,344.76/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.92

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