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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,075.16 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,075.16 and 444.65 is: 665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,075.16 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,075.16 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,075.16 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 478,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,065.63/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.52

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