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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 988.62 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 988.62 and 436.66 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 988.62 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/988.62 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 988.62 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 431,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,690.81/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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