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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.49, 991.50 and 423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.49, 991.50 and 423.79 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.49 : 991.50 = 423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.49/991.50 = 423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.49x = 991.50 × 423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.49x = 420,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,187.79/718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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