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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 989.86 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 989.86 and 422.44 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 989.86 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/989.86 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 989.86 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 418,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,156.46/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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