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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 989.54 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 989.54 and 441.32 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 989.54 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/989.54 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 989.54 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 436,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,703.79/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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