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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 989.78 and 422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 989.78 and 422.45 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 989.78 = 422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/989.78 = 422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 989.78 × 422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 418,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,132.56/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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