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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 988.43 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 988.43 and 436.53 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 988.43 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/988.43 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 988.43 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 431,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,477.17/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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