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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.28, 991.23 and 438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.28, 991.23 and 438.53 is: 605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.28 : 991.23 = 438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.28/991.23 = 438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.28x = 991.23 × 438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.28x = 434,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,679.14/718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.17

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