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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.89, 990.63 and 423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.89, 990.63 and 423.16 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.89 : 990.63 = 423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.89/990.63 = 423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.89x = 990.63 × 423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.89x = 419,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,192.51/717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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