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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.86, 990.70 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.86, 990.70 and 403.15 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.86 : 990.70 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.86/990.70 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.86x = 990.70 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.86x = 399,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,399.08/717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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