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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.44, 990.06 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.44, 990.06 and 402.71 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.44 : 990.06 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.44/990.06 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.44x = 990.06 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.44x = 398,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,707.06/717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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