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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.67, 990.39 and 422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.67, 990.39 and 422.95 is: 583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.67 : 990.39 = 422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.67/990.39 = 422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.67x = 990.39 × 422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.67x = 418,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,885.45/717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.67

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