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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.03, 989.51 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.03, 989.51 and 437.28 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.03 : 989.51 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.03/989.51 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.03x = 989.51 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.03x = 432,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,692.93/717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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