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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.65, 990.38 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.65, 990.38 and 437.90 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.65 : 990.38 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.65/990.38 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.65x = 990.38 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.65x = 433,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,687.40/717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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