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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 991.04 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 991.04 and 403.44 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 991.04 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/991.04 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 991.04 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 399,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,823.16/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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