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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 990.37 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 990.37 and 407.16 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 990.37 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/990.37 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 990.37 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 403,238.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,238.03/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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