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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 990.04 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 990.04 and 402.78 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 990.04 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/990.04 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 990.04 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 398,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,768.31/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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