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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 990.48 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 990.48 and 403 is: 556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 990.48 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/990.48 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 990.48 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 399,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,163.44/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.12

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