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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 989 and 436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 989 and 436.90 is: 602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 989 = 436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/989 = 436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 989 × 436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 432,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,094.10/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.94

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