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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 990.18 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 990.18 and 422.96 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 990.18 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/990.18 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 990.18 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 418,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,806.53/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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