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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 990.15 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 990.15 and 418.95 is: 578.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 990.15 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/990.15 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 990.15 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 414,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,821.77/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.15

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