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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 988.97 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 988.97 and 422.15 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 988.97 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/988.97 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 988.97 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 417,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,486.63/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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