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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 991.68 and 423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 991.68 and 423.91 is: 584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 991.68 = 423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/991.68 = 423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 991.68 × 423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 420,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,385.55/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.99

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