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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.79, 991.97 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.79, 991.97 and 423.95 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.79 : 991.97 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.79/991.97 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.79x = 991.97 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.79x = 420,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,538.60/718.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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