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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.90, 989.31 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.90, 989.31 and 402.17 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.90 : 989.31 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.90/989.31 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.90x = 989.31 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.90x = 397,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,867.36/716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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