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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 991.59 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 991.59 and 424.24 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 991.59 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/991.59 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 991.59 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 420,670.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,670.46/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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