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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 991.14 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 991.14 and 423.50 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 991.14 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/991.14 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 991.14 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 419,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,747.79/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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