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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 1,077.15 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 1,077.15 and 445.14 is: 668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 1,077.15 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/1,077.15 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 1,077.15 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 479,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,482.55/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.43

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