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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.41, 1,074.04 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.41, 1,074.04 and 457.72 is: 685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.41 : 1,074.04 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.41/1,074.04 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.41x = 1,074.04 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.41x = 491,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,609.59/717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.26

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