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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 991.56 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 991.56 and 423.82 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 991.56 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/991.56 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 991.56 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 420,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,242.96/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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