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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.18, 991.56 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.18, 991.56 and 453.02 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.18 : 991.56 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.18/991.56 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.18x = 991.56 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.18x = 449,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,196.51/718.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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