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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.31, 991.01 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.31, 991.01 and 423.51 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.31 : 991.01 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.31/991.01 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.31x = 991.01 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.31x = 419,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,700.53/718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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