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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 991.98 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 991.98 and 424.14 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 991.98 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/991.98 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 991.98 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 420,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,738.40/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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