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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 989.20 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 989.20 and 455.20 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 989.20 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/989.20 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 989.20 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 450,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,283.84/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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