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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.27, 990.97 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.27, 990.97 and 456.44 is: 629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.27 : 990.97 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.27/990.97 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.27x = 990.97 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.27x = 452,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,318.35/718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.73

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