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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 1,076.83 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 1,076.83 and 410.47 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 1,076.83 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/1,076.83 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 1,076.83 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 442,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,002.69/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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