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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 991.93 and 420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 991.93 and 420.10 is: 579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 991.93 = 420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/991.93 = 420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 991.93 × 420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 416,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,709.79/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.73

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