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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.61, 990.38 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.61, 990.38 and 455.63 is: 628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.61 : 990.38 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.61/990.38 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.61x = 990.38 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.61x = 451,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,240.46/717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.81

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