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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 990.86 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 990.86 and 423.27 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 990.86 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/990.86 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 990.86 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 419,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,399.20/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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