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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.53, 991.45 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.53, 991.45 and 423.86 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.53 : 991.45 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.53/991.45 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.53x = 991.45 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.53x = 420,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,231.04/718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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