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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 989.80 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 989.80 and 422.48 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 989.80 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/989.80 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 989.80 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 418,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,172.12/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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