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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 991.06 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 991.06 and 423.41 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 991.06 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/991.06 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 991.06 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 419,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,626.13/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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