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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 989.38 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 989.38 and 437.32 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 989.38 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/989.38 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 989.38 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 432,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,675.66/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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