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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.95, 990.69 and 403.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.95, 990.69 and 403.19 is: 556.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.95 : 990.69 = 403.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.95/990.69 = 403.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.95x = 990.69 × 403.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.95x = 399,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,431.35/717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.35

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