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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.08, 1,073.22 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.08, 1,073.22 and 441.40 is: 662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.08 : 1,073.22 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.08/1,073.22 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.08x = 1,073.22 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.08x = 473,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,720.71/715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.47

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