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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.42, 991.36 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.42, 991.36 and 403.68 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.42 : 991.36 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.42/991.36 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.42x = 991.36 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.42x = 400,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,197.56/718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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