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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.25, 991.94 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.25, 991.94 and 453.39 is: 625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.25 : 991.94 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.25/991.94 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.25x = 991.94 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.25x = 449,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,733.41/719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.28

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