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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.08, 988.28 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.08, 988.28 and 436.48 is: 602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.08 : 988.28 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.08/988.28 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.08x = 988.28 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.08x = 431,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,362.27/716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.39

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