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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 990.17 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 990.17 and 451.97 is: 623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 990.17 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/990.17 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 990.17 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 447,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,519.92/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.91

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