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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.50, 991.56 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.50, 991.56 and 408 is: 563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.50 : 991.56 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.50/991.56 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.50x = 991.56 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.50x = 404,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,556.48/718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.06

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