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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 991.14 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 991.14 and 403.49 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 991.14 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/991.14 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 991.14 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 399,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,914.96/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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