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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.13, 988.43 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.13, 988.43 and 436.41 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.13 : 988.43 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.13/988.43 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.13x = 988.43 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.13x = 431,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,358.55/716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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