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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.55, 990.16 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.55, 990.16 and 422.80 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.55 : 990.16 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.55/990.16 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.55x = 990.16 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.55x = 418,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,639.65/717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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