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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.53, 988.85 and 421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.53, 988.85 and 421.89 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.53 : 988.85 = 421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.53/988.85 = 421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.53x = 988.85 × 421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.53x = 417,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,189.90/716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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