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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 989.73 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 989.73 and 437.49 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 989.73 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/989.73 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 989.73 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 432,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,996.98/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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