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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.41, 990.02 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.41, 990.02 and 418.86 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.41 : 990.02 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.41/990.02 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.41x = 990.02 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.41x = 414,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,680.82/717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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