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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.30, 988.25 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.30, 988.25 and 436.64 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.30 : 988.25 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.30/988.25 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.30x = 988.25 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.30x = 431,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,513.04/716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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