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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.88, 990.78 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.88, 990.78 and 438.28 is: 604.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.88 : 990.78 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.88/990.78 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.88x = 990.78 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.88x = 434,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,234.10/717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.89

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