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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.11, 988.42 and 417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.11, 988.42 and 417.61 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.11 : 988.42 = 417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.11/988.42 = 417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.11x = 988.42 × 417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.11x = 412,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,769.49/716.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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