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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.99, 992.25 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.99, 992.25 and 439.27 is: 606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.99 : 992.25 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.99/992.25 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.99x = 992.25 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.99x = 435,863.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,863.18/718.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.22

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