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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.87, 991.81 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.87, 991.81 and 424.24 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.87 : 991.81 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.87/991.81 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.87x = 991.81 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.87x = 420,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,765.47/718.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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