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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 991.62 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 991.62 and 457.08 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 991.62 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/991.62 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 991.62 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 453,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,249.67/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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