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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 989.49 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 989.49 and 422.38 is: 582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 989.49 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/989.49 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 989.49 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 417,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,940.79/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.72

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