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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.45, 988.73 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.45, 988.73 and 401.74 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.45 : 988.73 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.45/988.73 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.45x = 988.73 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.45x = 397,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,212.39/716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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