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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.61, 989.95 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.61, 989.95 and 423.01 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.61 : 989.95 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.61/989.95 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.61x = 989.95 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.61x = 418,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,758.75/717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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