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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 988.89 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 988.89 and 436.95 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 988.89 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/988.89 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 988.89 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 432,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,095.49/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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