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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 991.94 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 991.94 and 453.34 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 991.94 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/991.94 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 991.94 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 449,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,684.73/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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