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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 990.18 and 456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 990.18 and 456.20 is: 629.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 990.18 = 456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/990.18 = 456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 990.18 × 456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 451,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,720.12/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.10

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