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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 988.58 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 988.58 and 417.54 is: 576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 988.58 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/988.58 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 988.58 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 412,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,771.69/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.34

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