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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 990.88 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 990.88 and 438.25 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 990.88 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/990.88 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 990.88 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 434,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,253.16/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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