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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.61, 991.88 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.61, 991.88 and 453.09 is: 625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.61 : 991.88 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.61/991.88 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.61x = 991.88 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.61x = 449,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,414.06/718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.40

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