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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.78, 990.86 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.78, 990.86 and 452.46 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.78 : 990.86 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.78/990.86 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.78x = 990.86 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.78x = 448,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,324.52/717.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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