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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.93, 990.41 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.93, 990.41 and 456.03 is: 629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.93 : 990.41 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.93/990.41 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.93x = 990.41 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.93x = 451,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,654.39/717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.11

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