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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.80, 989.40 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.80, 989.40 and 437.20 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.80 : 989.40 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.80/989.40 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.80x = 989.40 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.80x = 432,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,565.68/716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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