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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 990.51 and 455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 990.51 and 455.90 is: 629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 990.51 = 455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/990.51 = 455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 990.51 × 455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 451,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,573.51/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.42

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