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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.85, 989.31 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.85, 989.31 and 402.18 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.85 : 989.31 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.85/989.31 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.85x = 989.31 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.85x = 397,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,880.70/716.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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