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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.29, 988.24 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.29, 988.24 and 417.40 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.29 : 988.24 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.29/988.24 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.29x = 988.24 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.29x = 412,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,491.38/716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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