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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 991.95 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 991.95 and 424.04 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 991.95 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/991.95 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 991.95 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 420,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,626.48/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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