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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 991.68 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 991.68 and 456.76 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 991.68 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/991.68 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 991.68 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 452,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,959.76/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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