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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.37, 988.47 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.37, 988.47 and 436.55 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.37 : 988.47 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.37/988.47 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.37x = 988.47 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.37x = 431,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,516.58/716.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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