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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 990.99 and 456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 990.99 and 456.63 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 990.99 = 456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/990.99 = 456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 990.99 × 456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 452,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,515.76/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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