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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.66, 991.76 and 420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.66, 991.76 and 420.10 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.66 : 991.76 = 420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.66/991.76 = 420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.66x = 991.76 × 420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.66x = 416,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,633.80/718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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