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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.56, 990.18 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.56, 990.18 and 452.13 is: 623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.56 : 990.18 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.56/990.18 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.56x = 990.18 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.56x = 447,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,690.08/717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.91

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