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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 989.84 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 989.84 and 437.49 is: 603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 989.84 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/989.84 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 989.84 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 433,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,046.20/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.81

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