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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 992.34 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 992.34 and 424.32 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 992.34 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/992.34 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 992.34 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 421,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,065.99/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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