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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.66, 988.98 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.66, 988.98 and 422.12 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.66 : 988.98 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.66/988.98 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.66x = 988.98 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.66x = 417,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,468.24/716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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