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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.69, 990.51 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.69, 990.51 and 434.12 is: 599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.69 : 990.51 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.69/990.51 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.69x = 990.51 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.69x = 430,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,000.20/717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.14

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