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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 990 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 990 and 455.40 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 990 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/990 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 990 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 450,846
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,846/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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