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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.18 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.18 and 422.88 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.18 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.18 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.18 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 418,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,727.32/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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