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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.46 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.46 and 418.83 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.46 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.46 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.46 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 414,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,834.36/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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