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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717, 989.50 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717, 989.50 and 441 is: 608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 989.50 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/989.50 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 989.50 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 436,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,369.50/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.60

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