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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.37, 988.58 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.37, 988.58 and 401.64 is: 554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.37 : 988.58 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.37/988.58 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.37x = 988.58 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.37x = 397,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,050.57/716.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.26

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