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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 991.28 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 991.28 and 423.72 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 991.28 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/991.28 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 991.28 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 420,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,023.04/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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