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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 990.25 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 990.25 and 402.81 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 990.25 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/990.25 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 990.25 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 398,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,885.67/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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