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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 990.02 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 990.02 and 437.80 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 990.02 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/990.02 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 990.02 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 433,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,428.57/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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