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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 991.26 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 991.26 and 407.79 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 991.26 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/991.26 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 991.26 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 404,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,225.92/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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