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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 990.67 and 423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 990.67 and 423.25 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 990.67 = 423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/990.67 = 423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 990.67 × 423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 419,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,301.08/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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