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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.57, 990.18 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.57, 990.18 and 402.84 is: 555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.57 : 990.18 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.57/990.18 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.57x = 990.18 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.57x = 398,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,884.11/717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.88

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