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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 988.97 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 988.97 and 406.13 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 988.97 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/988.97 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 988.97 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 401,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,643.41/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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