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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.67, 988.92 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.67, 988.92 and 406.17 is: 560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.67 : 988.92 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.67/988.92 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.67x = 988.92 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.67x = 401,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,669.64/716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.47

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