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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 988.56 and 417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 988.56 and 417.65 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 988.56 = 417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/988.56 = 417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 988.56 × 417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 412,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,872.08/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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