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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.68, 1,074.30 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.68, 1,074.30 and 407.90 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.68 : 1,074.30 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.68/1,074.30 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.68x = 1,074.30 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.68x = 438,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,208.13/716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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