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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.58, 989.85 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.58, 989.85 and 455.41 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.58 : 989.85 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.58/989.85 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.58x = 989.85 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.58x = 450,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,787.59/717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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