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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 990.11 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 990.11 and 455.63 is: 628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 990.11 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/990.11 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 990.11 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 451,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,121.54/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.60

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