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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.51, 991.51 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.51, 991.51 and 423.80 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.51 : 991.51 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.51/991.51 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.51x = 991.51 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.51x = 420,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,201.94/718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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