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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 989.69 and 437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 989.69 and 437.31 is: 603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 989.69 = 437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/989.69 = 437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 989.69 × 437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 432,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,803.68/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.48

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