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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 990.64 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 990.64 and 455.82 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 990.64 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/990.64 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 990.64 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 451,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,553.52/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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