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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.30, 991.23 and 439.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.30, 991.23 and 439.00 is: 605.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.30 : 991.23 = 439.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.30/991.23 = 439.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.30x = 991.23 × 439.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.30x = 435,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,151.35/718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.81

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