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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,076.45 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,076.45 and 457.32 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,076.45 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,076.45 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,076.45 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 492,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,282.11/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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