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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 990.47 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 990.47 and 423.11 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 990.47 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/990.47 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 990.47 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 419,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,070.69/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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