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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 989.42 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 989.42 and 451.51 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 989.42 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/989.42 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 989.42 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 446,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,728.29/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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