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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 988.91 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 988.91 and 422.10 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 988.91 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/988.91 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 988.91 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 417,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,416.80/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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