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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 990.78 and 419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 990.78 and 419.23 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 990.78 = 419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/990.78 = 419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 990.78 × 419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 415,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,361.15/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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