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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 989.56 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 989.56 and 402.30 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 989.56 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/989.56 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 989.56 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 398,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,099.99/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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