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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 989.82 and 451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 989.82 and 451.78 is: 623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 989.82 = 451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/989.82 = 451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 989.82 × 451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 447,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,178.41/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.16

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