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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 991.70 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 991.70 and 403.91 is: 557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 991.70 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/991.70 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 991.70 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 400,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,550.57/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.33

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