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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.53, 991.44 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.53, 991.44 and 438.54 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.53 : 991.44 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.53/991.44 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.53x = 991.44 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.53x = 434,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,786.10/718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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