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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 990.14 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 990.14 and 452.28 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 990.14 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/990.14 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 990.14 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 447,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,820.52/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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