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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.53, 988.82 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.53, 988.82 and 436.77 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.53 : 988.82 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.53/988.82 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.53x = 988.82 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.53x = 431,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,886.91/716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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