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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.71, 991.60 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.71, 991.60 and 423.87 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.71 : 991.60 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.71/991.60 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.71x = 991.60 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.71x = 420,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,309.49/718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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