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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 988.83 and 421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 988.83 and 421.85 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 988.83 = 421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/988.83 = 421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 988.83 × 421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 417,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,132.99/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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