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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.41, 991.04 and 456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.41, 991.04 and 456.15 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.41 : 991.04 = 456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.41/991.04 = 456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.41x = 991.04 × 456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.41x = 452,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,060.62/718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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