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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 990.05 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 990.05 and 423.11 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 990.05 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/990.05 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 990.05 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 418,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,900.42/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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