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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 991.16 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 991.16 and 423.51 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 991.16 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/991.16 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 991.16 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 419,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,764.05/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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