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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 1,074.51 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 1,074.51 and 443.46 is: 664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 1,074.51 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/1,074.51 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 1,074.51 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 476,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,502.20/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.36

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