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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 991.02 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 991.02 and 438.36 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 991.02 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/991.02 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 991.02 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 434,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,423.53/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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