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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 1,073.94 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 1,073.94 and 442.48 is: 663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 1,073.94 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/1,073.94 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 1,073.94 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 475,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,196.97/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.44

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