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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 988.39 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 988.39 and 401.49 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 988.39 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/988.39 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 988.39 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 396,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,823.76/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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