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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.15, 988.02 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.15, 988.02 and 436.19 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.15 : 988.02 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.15/988.02 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.15x = 988.02 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.15x = 430,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,959.50/716.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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