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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 990.84 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 990.84 and 455.97 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 990.84 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/990.84 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 990.84 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 451,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,793.31/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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