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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.05, 1,073.09 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.05, 1,073.09 and 438.49 is: 657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.05 : 1,073.09 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.05/1,073.09 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.05x = 1,073.09 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.05x = 470,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,541.67/716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.13

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