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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 991.87 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 991.87 and 439.47 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 991.87 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/991.87 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 991.87 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 435,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,897.11/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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