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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 1,076.45 and 458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 1,076.45 and 458.01 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 1,076.45 = 458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/1,076.45 = 458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 1,076.45 × 458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 493,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,022.57/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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