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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.19, 988.34 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.19, 988.34 and 401.46 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.19 : 988.34 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.19/988.34 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.19x = 988.34 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.19x = 396,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,778.98/716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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