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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 990.86 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 990.86 and 407.60 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 990.86 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/990.86 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 990.86 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 403,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,874.54/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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