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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.39, 988.60 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.39, 988.60 and 401.68 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.39 : 988.60 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.39/988.60 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.39x = 988.60 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.39x = 397,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,093.90/716.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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