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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.54, 990.14 and 422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.54, 990.14 and 422.78 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.54 : 990.14 = 422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.54/990.14 = 422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.54x = 990.14 × 422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.54x = 418,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,604.32/717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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