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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 989.89 and 422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 989.89 and 422.65 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 989.89 = 422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/989.89 = 422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 989.89 × 422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 418,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,373.48/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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