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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 989.66 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 989.66 and 402.53 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 989.66 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/989.66 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 989.66 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 398,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,360.88/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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