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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.21, 1,073.48 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.21, 1,073.48 and 441.84 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.21 : 1,073.48 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.21/1,073.48 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.21x = 1,073.48 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.21x = 474,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,306.40/715.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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