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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 990.12 and 422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 990.12 and 422.71 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 990.12 = 422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/990.12 = 422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 990.12 × 422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 418,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,533.63/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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