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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.27, 1,075.28 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.27, 1,075.28 and 443.48 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.27 : 1,075.28 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.27/1,075.28 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.27x = 1,075.28 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.27x = 476,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,857.58/718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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