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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.62 and 455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.62 and 455.69 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.62 = 455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.62 = 455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.62 × 455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 451,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,415.63/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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