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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 991.85 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 991.85 and 423.90 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 991.85 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/991.85 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 991.85 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 420,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,443.10/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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