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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.21, 988.29 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.21, 988.29 and 421.58 is: 581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.21 : 988.29 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.21/988.29 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.21x = 988.29 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.21x = 416,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,638.36/716.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.73

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