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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.99, 990.79 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.99, 990.79 and 438.20 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.99 : 990.79 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.99/990.79 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.99x = 990.79 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.99x = 434,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,163.53/717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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