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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.05, 989.52 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.05, 989.52 and 402.27 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.05 : 989.52 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.05/989.52 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.05x = 989.52 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.05x = 398,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,048.99/717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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