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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 988.70 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 988.70 and 421.80 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 988.70 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/988.70 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 988.70 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 417,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,033.66/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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