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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.74, 991.95 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.74, 991.95 and 438.92 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.74 : 991.95 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.74/991.95 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.74x = 991.95 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.74x = 435,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,381.73/718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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