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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 990.99 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 990.99 and 423.24 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 990.99 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/990.99 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 990.99 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 419,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,426.61/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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