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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 990.50 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 990.50 and 407.25 is: 562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 990.50 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/990.50 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 990.50 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 403,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,379.09/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.01

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