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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.27, 988.35 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.27, 988.35 and 401.46 is: 553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.27 : 988.35 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.27/988.35 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.27x = 988.35 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.27x = 396,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,782.99/716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.96

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