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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 990.02 and 422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 990.02 and 422.74 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 990.02 = 422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/990.02 = 422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 990.02 × 422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 418,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,521.05/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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