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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.31, 991.22 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.31, 991.22 and 452.81 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.31 : 991.22 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.31/991.22 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.31x = 991.22 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.31x = 448,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,834.33/718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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