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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.23, 989.89 and 422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.23, 989.89 and 422.53 is: 583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.23 : 989.89 = 422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.23/989.89 = 422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.23x = 989.89 × 422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.23x = 418,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,251.16/717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.15

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