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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 989.33 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 989.33 and 422.25 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 989.33 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/989.33 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 989.33 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 417,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,744.59/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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