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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 988.27 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 988.27 and 421.43 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 988.27 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/988.27 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 988.27 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 416,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,480.63/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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