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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 990.85 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 990.85 and 438.16 is: 604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 990.85 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/990.85 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 990.85 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 434,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,150.84/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.62

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