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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 991.32 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 991.32 and 423.68 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 991.32 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/991.32 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 991.32 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 419,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,997.50/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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