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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 989.27 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 989.27 and 418.04 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 989.27 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/989.27 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 989.27 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 413,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,554.43/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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