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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 990.12 and 407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 990.12 and 407.12 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 990.12 = 407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/990.12 = 407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 990.12 × 407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 403,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,097.65/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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