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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.34, 990.01 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.34, 990.01 and 402.69 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.34 : 990.01 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.34/990.01 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.34x = 990.01 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.34x = 398,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,668.73/717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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