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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 990.40 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 990.40 and 422.87 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 990.40 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/990.40 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 990.40 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 418,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,810.45/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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