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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 991.20 and 456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 991.20 and 456.05 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 991.20 = 456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/991.20 = 456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 991.20 × 456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 452,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,040.95/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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