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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 990.01 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 990.01 and 452.09 is: 623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 990.01 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/990.01 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 990.01 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 447,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,567.54/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.79

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