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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.17, 988.14 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.17, 988.14 and 417.23 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.17 : 988.14 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.17/988.14 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.17x = 988.14 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.17x = 412,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,284.12/716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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