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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,077.50 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,077.50 and 463.46 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,077.50 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,077.50 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,077.50 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 499,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,373.92/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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