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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 989.36 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 989.36 and 437.60 is: 603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 989.36 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/989.36 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 989.36 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 432,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,943.94/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.52

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