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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 990.42 and 422.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 990.42 and 422.85 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 990.42 = 422.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/990.42 = 422.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 990.42 × 422.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 418,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,799.10/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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