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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 989.99 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 989.99 and 437.70 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 989.99 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/989.99 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 989.99 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 433,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,321.79/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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