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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 989.95 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 989.95 and 455.32 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 989.95 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/989.95 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 989.95 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 450,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,736.81/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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