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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.73, 991.80 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.73, 991.80 and 403.97 is: 557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.73 : 991.80 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.73/991.80 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.73x = 991.80 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.73x = 400,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,652.49/718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.45

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