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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.67, 989.07 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.67, 989.07 and 436.92 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.67 : 989.07 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.67/989.07 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.67x = 989.07 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.67x = 432,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,144.46/716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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