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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 991.05 and 456.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 991.05 and 456.18 is: 629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 991.05 = 456.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/991.05 = 456.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 991.05 × 456.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 452,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,097.19/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.43

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