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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.19, 991.09 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.19, 991.09 and 423.45 is: 584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.19 : 991.09 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.19/991.09 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.19x = 991.09 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.19x = 419,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,674.94/718.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.35

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