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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 988.94 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 988.94 and 406.11 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 988.94 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/988.94 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 988.94 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 401,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,616.39/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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