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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.22, 1,073.60 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.22, 1,073.60 and 456.33 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.22 : 1,073.60 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.22/1,073.60 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.22x = 1,073.60 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.22x = 489,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,913.61/717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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