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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 990.91 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 990.91 and 423.34 is: 584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 990.91 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/990.91 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 990.91 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 419,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,488.30/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.15

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