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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 988.54 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 988.54 and 421.68 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 988.54 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/988.54 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 988.54 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 416,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,847.55/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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