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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 991.40 and 423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 991.40 and 423.74 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 991.40 = 423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/991.40 = 423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 991.40 × 423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 420,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,095.84/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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