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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 990.01 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 990.01 and 406.90 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 990.01 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/990.01 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 990.01 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 402,833.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,833.46/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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