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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.83, 991.98 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.83, 991.98 and 408.33 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.83 : 991.98 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.83/991.98 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.83x = 991.98 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.83x = 405,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,055.19/718.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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