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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.31, 988.65 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.31, 988.65 and 421.74 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.31 : 988.65 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.31/988.65 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.31x = 988.65 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.31x = 416,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,953.25/716.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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