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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.05, 991.04 and 419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.05, 991.04 and 419.33 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.05 : 991.04 = 419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.05/991.04 = 419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.05x = 991.04 × 419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.05x = 415,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,565.75/718.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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