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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.90, 990.59 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.90, 990.59 and 423.23 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.90 : 990.59 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.90/990.59 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.90x = 990.59 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.90x = 419,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,247.41/717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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