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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 990.50 and 407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 990.50 and 407.24 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 990.50 = 407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/990.50 = 407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 990.50 × 407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 403,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,371.22/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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