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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.95, 989.24 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.95, 989.24 and 437.34 is: 603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.95 : 989.24 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.95/989.24 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.95x = 989.24 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.95x = 432,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,634.22/716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.44

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