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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.21, 988.37 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.21, 988.37 and 421.47 is: 581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.21 : 988.37 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.21/988.37 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.21x = 988.37 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.21x = 416,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,566.20/716.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.63

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