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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 990.01 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 990.01 and 402.71 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 990.01 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/990.01 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 990.01 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 398,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,686.93/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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