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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.83, 990.54 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.83, 990.54 and 407.11 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.83 : 990.54 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.83/990.54 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.83x = 990.54 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.83x = 403,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,256.70/717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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