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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 991.98 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 991.98 and 424.17 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 991.98 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/991.98 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 991.98 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 420,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,768.16/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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