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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 991.26 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 991.26 and 419.76 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 991.26 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/991.26 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 991.26 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 416,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,091.30/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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