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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.15, 1,077.53 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.15, 1,077.53 and 458.08 is: 687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.15 : 1,077.53 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.15/1,077.53 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.15x = 1,077.53 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.15x = 493,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,587.26/718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.31

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