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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.23, 988.47 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.23, 988.47 and 421.60 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.23 : 988.47 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.23/988.47 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.23x = 988.47 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.23x = 416,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,738.95/716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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