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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.41 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.41 and 402.94 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.41 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.41 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.41 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 399,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,075.81/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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