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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.51, 1,075.03 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.51, 1,075.03 and 442.29 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.51 : 1,075.03 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.51/1,075.03 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.51x = 1,075.03 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.51x = 475,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,467.43/716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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