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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.77, 990.43 and 398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.77, 990.43 and 398.73 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.77 : 990.43 = 398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.77/990.43 = 398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.77x = 990.43 × 398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.77x = 394,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,916.87/717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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