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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 991.68 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 991.68 and 438.92 is: 605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 991.68 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/991.68 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 991.68 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 435,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,268.19/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.53

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