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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.22, 990.81 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.22, 990.81 and 438.23 is: 604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.22 : 990.81 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.22/990.81 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.22x = 990.81 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.22x = 434,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,197.71/718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.55

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