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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 990.06 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 990.06 and 437.54 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 990.06 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/990.06 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 990.06 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 433,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,190.85/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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