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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 1,074.40 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 1,074.40 and 442.52 is: 662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 1,074.40 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/1,074.40 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 1,074.40 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 475,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,443.49/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.84

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