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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.73, 990.83 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.73, 990.83 and 423.09 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.73 : 990.83 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.73/990.83 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.73x = 990.83 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.73x = 419,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,211.32/717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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