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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 991.02 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 991.02 and 423.57 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 991.02 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/991.02 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 991.02 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 419,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,766.34/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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