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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.05, 991.19 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.05, 991.19 and 452.88 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.05 : 991.19 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.05/991.19 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.05x = 991.19 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.05x = 448,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,887.86/718.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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