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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.43, 990.09 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.43, 990.09 and 402.76 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.43 : 990.09 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.43/990.09 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.43x = 990.09 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.43x = 398,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,768.65/717.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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