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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 990.69 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 990.69 and 423.27 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 990.69 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/990.69 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 990.69 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 419,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,329.36/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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