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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 989.88 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 989.88 and 422.58 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 989.88 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/989.88 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 989.88 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 418,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,305.62/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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