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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 991.26 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 991.26 and 456.22 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 991.26 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/991.26 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 991.26 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 452,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,232.64/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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