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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 991.34 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 991.34 and 423.73 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 991.34 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/991.34 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 991.34 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 420,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,061.21/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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