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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.67, 988.93 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.67, 988.93 and 422.01 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.67 : 988.93 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.67/988.93 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.67x = 988.93 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.67x = 417,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,338.35/716.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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