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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 990.33 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 990.33 and 402.90 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 990.33 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/990.33 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 990.33 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 398,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,998.73/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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