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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.64, 990.36 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.64, 990.36 and 407.20 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.64 : 990.36 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.64/990.36 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.64x = 990.36 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.64x = 403,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,274.59/717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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