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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 1,077.48 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 1,077.48 and 445.20 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 1,077.48 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/1,077.48 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 1,077.48 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 479,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,694.10/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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