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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 990.84 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 990.84 and 423.36 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 990.84 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/990.84 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 990.84 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 419,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,482.02/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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