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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.27, 1,076.36 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.27, 1,076.36 and 457.45 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.27 : 1,076.36 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.27/1,076.36 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.27x = 1,076.36 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.27x = 492,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,375.90/718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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