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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 990 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 990 and 402.66 is: 555.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 990 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/990 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 990 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 398,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,633.40/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.67

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