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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.98, 991.62 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.98, 991.62 and 456.72 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.98 : 991.62 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.98/991.62 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.98x = 991.62 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.98x = 452,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,892.69/718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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