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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.63, 991.81 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.63, 991.81 and 439.02 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.63 : 991.81 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.63/991.81 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.63x = 991.81 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.63x = 435,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,424.43/718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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