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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 988.07 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 988.07 and 421.27 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 988.07 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/988.07 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 988.07 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 416,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,239.67/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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