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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.17, 988.50 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.17, 988.50 and 421.64 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.17 : 988.50 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.17/988.50 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.17x = 988.50 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.17x = 416,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,789.03/716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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