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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,068.68 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,068.68 and 438.81 is: 656.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,068.68 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,068.68 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,068.68 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 468,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,945.28/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.77

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