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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 991.59 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 991.59 and 438.87 is: 605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 991.59 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/991.59 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 991.59 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 435,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,171.95/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.48

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