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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.31, 989.84 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.31, 989.84 and 451.81 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.31 : 989.84 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.31/989.84 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.31x = 989.84 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.31x = 447,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,214.66/717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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