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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 988.38 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 988.38 and 421.50 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 988.38 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/988.38 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 988.38 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 416,602.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,602.17/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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