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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 991.10 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 991.10 and 456.53 is: 630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 991.10 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/991.10 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 991.10 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 452,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,463.07/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.04

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