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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 988.68 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 988.68 and 436.54 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 988.68 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/988.68 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 988.68 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 431,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,598.37/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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