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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 991.69 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 991.69 and 403.91 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 991.69 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/991.69 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 991.69 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 400,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,547.54/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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