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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.86, 990.63 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.86, 990.63 and 438.21 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.86 : 990.63 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.86/990.63 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.86x = 990.63 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.86x = 434,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,103.97/717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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