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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 991 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 991 and 403.40 is: 556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 991 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/991 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 991 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 399,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,769.40/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.69

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