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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 990.88 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 990.88 and 423.44 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 990.88 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/990.88 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 990.88 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 419,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,578.23/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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