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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 992.28 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 992.28 and 424.20 is: 585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 992.28 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/992.28 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 992.28 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 420,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,925.18/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.47

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