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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 988.42 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 988.42 and 421.30 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 988.42 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/988.42 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 988.42 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 416,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,421.35/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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