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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 988.71 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 988.71 and 401.69 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 988.71 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/988.71 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 988.71 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 397,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,155.89/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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