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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 990.82 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 990.82 and 423.38 is: 584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 990.82 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/990.82 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 990.82 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 419,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,493.37/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.22

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