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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 988.14 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 988.14 and 421.35 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 988.14 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/988.14 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 988.14 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 416,352.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,352.79/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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