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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 990.54 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 990.54 and 456.28 is: 629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 990.54 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/990.54 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 990.54 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 451,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,963.59/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.30

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