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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.46 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.46 and 403.01 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.46 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.46 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.46 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 399,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,165.28/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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