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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.45, 991.43 and 423.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.45, 991.43 and 423.74 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.45 : 991.43 = 423.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.45/991.43 = 423.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.45x = 991.43 × 423.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.45x = 420,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,103.59/718.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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