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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 989.88 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 989.88 and 402.54 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 989.88 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/989.88 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 989.88 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 398,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,466.30/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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