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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.35, 991.24 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.35, 991.24 and 403.55 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.35 : 991.24 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.35/991.24 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.35x = 991.24 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.35x = 400,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,009.87/718.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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