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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 990.66 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 990.66 and 508.16 is: 701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 990.66 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/990.66 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 990.66 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 503,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,413.79/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.58

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