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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 990.45 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 990.45 and 452.12 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 990.45 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/990.45 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 990.45 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 447,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,797.30/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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