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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 989.94 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 989.94 and 422.68 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 989.94 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/989.94 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 989.94 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 418,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,427.84/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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