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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 1,074.06 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 1,074.06 and 442.44 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 1,074.06 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/1,074.06 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 1,074.06 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 475,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,204.09/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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