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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.70, 990.62 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.70, 990.62 and 423.06 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.70 : 990.62 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.70/990.62 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.70x = 990.62 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.70x = 419,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,091.70/717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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