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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 989.80 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 989.80 and 455.04 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 989.80 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/989.80 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 989.80 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 450,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,398.59/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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