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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.09, 990.86 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.09, 990.86 and 419.26 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.09 : 990.86 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.09/990.86 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.09x = 990.86 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.09x = 415,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,427.96/718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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