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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.34, 989.90 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.34, 989.90 and 422.62 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.34 : 989.90 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.34/989.90 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.34x = 989.90 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.34x = 418,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,351.54/717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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