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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.81, 988.96 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.81, 988.96 and 402.03 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.81 : 988.96 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.81/988.96 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.81x = 988.96 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.81x = 397,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,591.59/716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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