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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 988.68 and 401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 988.68 and 401.71 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 988.68 = 401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/988.68 = 401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 988.68 × 401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 397,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,162.64/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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