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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.36, 991.24 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.36, 991.24 and 423.52 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.36 : 991.24 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.36/991.24 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.36x = 991.24 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.36x = 419,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,809.96/718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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