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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 990.86 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 990.86 and 423.42 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 990.86 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/990.86 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 990.86 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 419,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,549.94/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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