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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 990.87 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 990.87 and 403.31 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 990.87 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/990.87 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 990.87 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 399,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,622.83/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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