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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.01, 990.83 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.01, 990.83 and 403.27 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.01 : 990.83 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.01/990.83 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.01x = 990.83 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.01x = 399,572.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,572.01/718.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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