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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.30, 991.25 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.30, 991.25 and 423.57 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.30 : 991.25 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.30/991.25 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.30x = 991.25 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.30x = 419,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,863.76/718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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