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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 989.64 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 989.64 and 422.58 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 989.64 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/989.64 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 989.64 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 418,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,202.07/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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