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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.63, 989.12 and 422.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.63, 989.12 and 422.00 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.63 : 989.12 = 422.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.63/989.12 = 422.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.63x = 989.12 × 422.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.63x = 417,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,404.75/716.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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