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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 989.88 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 989.88 and 418.57 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 989.88 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/989.88 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 989.88 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 414,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,334.07/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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