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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 989.09 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 989.09 and 436.84 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 989.09 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/989.09 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 989.09 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 432,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,072.69/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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