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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 988.50 and 436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 988.50 and 436.70 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 988.50 = 436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/988.50 = 436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 988.50 × 436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 431,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,677.95/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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