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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 988.80 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 988.80 and 406.08 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 988.80 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/988.80 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 988.80 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 401,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,531.90/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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