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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 991.61 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 991.61 and 423.78 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 991.61 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/991.61 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 991.61 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 420,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,224.49/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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