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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.28, 991.28 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.28, 991.28 and 403.58 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.28 : 991.28 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.28/991.28 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.28x = 991.28 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.28x = 400,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,060.78/718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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