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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 990.33 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 990.33 and 407.18 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 990.33 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/990.33 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 990.33 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 403,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,242.57/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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