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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.24, 991.04 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.24, 991.04 and 423.46 is: 584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.24 : 991.04 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.24/991.04 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.24x = 991.04 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.24x = 419,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,665.80/718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.30

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