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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 990.49 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 990.49 and 423.08 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 990.49 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/990.49 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 990.49 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 419,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,056.51/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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