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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 988.28 and 421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 988.28 and 421.37 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 988.28 = 421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/988.28 = 421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 988.28 × 421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 416,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,429.44/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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