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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 990.60 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 990.60 and 438.26 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 990.60 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/990.60 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 990.60 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 434,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,135.40/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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