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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 990.62 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 990.62 and 452.55 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 990.62 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/990.62 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 990.62 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 448,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,306.21/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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