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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 991.87 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 991.87 and 423.84 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 991.87 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/991.87 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 991.87 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 420,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,393.12/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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