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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 988.71 and 421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 988.71 and 421.59 is: 581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 988.71 = 421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/988.71 = 421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 988.71 × 421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 416,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,830.25/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.82

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