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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 988.53 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 988.53 and 421.86 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 988.53 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/988.53 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 988.53 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 417,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,021.27/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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