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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.48, 990.12 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.48, 990.12 and 402.74 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.48 : 990.12 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.48/990.12 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.48x = 990.12 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.48x = 398,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,760.93/717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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