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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 991.56 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 991.56 and 423.88 is: 584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 991.56 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/991.56 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 991.56 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 420,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,302.45/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.79

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