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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.85, 991.77 and 423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.85, 991.77 and 423.91 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.85 : 991.77 = 423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.85/991.77 = 423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.85x = 991.77 × 423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.85x = 420,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,421.22/718.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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