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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.20, 989.82 and 422.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.20, 989.82 and 422.47 is: 583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.20 : 989.82 = 422.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.20/989.82 = 422.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.20x = 989.82 × 422.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.20x = 418,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,164.92/717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.05

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