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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 989.94 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 989.94 and 437.72 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 989.94 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/989.94 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 989.94 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 433,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,314.65/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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