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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 990.96 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 990.96 and 423.30 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 990.96 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/990.96 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 990.96 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 419,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,473.37/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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