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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 990.78 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 990.78 and 455.72 is: 628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 990.78 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/990.78 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 990.78 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 451,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,513.31/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.71

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