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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 991.68 and 408.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 991.68 and 408.17 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 991.68 = 408.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/991.68 = 408.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 991.68 × 408.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 404,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,774.03/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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