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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 988.84 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 988.84 and 406 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 988.84 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/988.84 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 988.84 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 401,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,469.04/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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