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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.99, 990.41 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.99, 990.41 and 452.33 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.99 : 990.41 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.99/990.41 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.99x = 990.41 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.99x = 447,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,984.94/717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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