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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 988.16 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716, 988.16 and 440 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716 : 988.16 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716/988.16 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716x = 988.16 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716x = 434,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,790.40/716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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