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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 988.69 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 988.69 and 401.72 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 988.69 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/988.69 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 988.69 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 397,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,174.54/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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