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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 990.03 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 990.03 and 437.42 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 990.03 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/990.03 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 990.03 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 433,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,053.97/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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