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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 990.67 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 990.67 and 403.18 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 990.67 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/990.67 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 990.67 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 399,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,411.36/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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