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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 991.67 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 991.67 and 403.88 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 991.67 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/991.67 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 991.67 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 400,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,515.68/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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