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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.68, 1,075.30 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.68, 1,075.30 and 443.18 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.68 : 1,075.30 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.68/1,075.30 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.68x = 1,075.30 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.68x = 476,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,551.45/717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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