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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.50, 988.78 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.50, 988.78 and 440.50 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.50 : 988.78 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.50/988.78 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.50x = 988.78 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.50x = 435,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,557.59/716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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