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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 992.16 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 992.16 and 439.16 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 992.16 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/992.16 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 992.16 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 435,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,712.02/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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