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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.05, 989.54 and 422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.05, 989.54 and 422.33 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.05 : 989.54 = 422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.05/989.54 = 422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.05x = 989.54 × 422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.05x = 417,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,905.37/717.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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