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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.87, 990.36 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.87, 990.36 and 438.05 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.87 : 990.36 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.87/990.36 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.87x = 990.36 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.87x = 433,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,829.67/717.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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