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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 990.18 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 990.18 and 423.02 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 990.18 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/990.18 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 990.18 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 418,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,863.83/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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