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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.03, 990.89 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.03, 990.89 and 438.28 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.03 : 990.89 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.03/990.89 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.03x = 990.89 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.03x = 434,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,287.27/718.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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