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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 989.02 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 989.02 and 421.90 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 989.02 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/989.02 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 989.02 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 417,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,267.54/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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