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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 991.74 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 991.74 and 438.82 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 991.74 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/991.74 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 991.74 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 435,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,194.51/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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