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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 991.02 and 403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 991.02 and 403.33 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 991.02 = 403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/991.02 = 403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 991.02 × 403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 399,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,708.10/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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