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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 988.40 and 436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 988.40 and 436.40 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 988.40 = 436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/988.40 = 436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 988.40 × 436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 431,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,337.76/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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