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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 991.56 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 991.56 and 456.54 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 991.56 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/991.56 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 991.56 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 452,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,686.80/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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