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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 990.06 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 990.06 and 455.72 is: 628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 990.06 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/990.06 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 990.06 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 451,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,190.14/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.57

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