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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 989.05 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 989.05 and 436.95 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 989.05 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/989.05 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 989.05 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 432,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,165.40/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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