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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 991.65 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 991.65 and 408.20 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 991.65 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/991.65 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 991.65 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 404,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,791.53/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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