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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 991.49 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 991.49 and 423.80 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 991.49 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/991.49 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 991.49 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 420,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,193.46/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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