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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 990.04 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 990.04 and 422.72 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 990.04 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/990.04 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 990.04 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 418,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,509.71/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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