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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 991.32 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 991.32 and 453.05 is: 625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 991.32 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/991.32 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 991.32 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 449,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,115.26/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.36

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