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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.12, 988.40 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.12, 988.40 and 436.44 is: 602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.12 : 988.40 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.12/988.40 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.12x = 988.40 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.12x = 431,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,375.11/716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.38

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