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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 991.20 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 991.20 and 438.60 is: 605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 991.20 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/991.20 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 991.20 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 434,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,740.32/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.15

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