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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.25, 991.29 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.25, 991.29 and 438.64 is: 605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.25 : 991.29 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.25/991.29 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.25x = 991.29 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.25x = 434,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,817.70/718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.39

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