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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.16, 1,074.51 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.16, 1,074.51 and 442.44 is: 663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.16 : 1,074.51 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.16/1,074.51 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.16x = 1,074.51 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.16x = 475,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,406.20/716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.83

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