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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 991.90 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 991.90 and 404.03 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 991.90 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/991.90 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 991.90 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 400,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,757.36/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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