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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 989.66 and 422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 989.66 and 422.51 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 989.66 = 422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/989.66 = 422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 989.66 × 422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 418,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,134.19/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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