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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 990.48 and 455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 990.48 and 455.98 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 990.48 = 455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/990.48 = 455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 990.48 × 455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 451,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,639.07/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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