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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 989.79 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 989.79 and 437.61 is: 603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 989.79 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/989.79 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 989.79 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 433,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,134.86/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.85

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