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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,074.78 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,074.78 and 443.28 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,074.78 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,074.78 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,074.78 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 476,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,428.48/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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