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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 1,077.46 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 1,077.46 and 443.76 is: 665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 1,077.46 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/1,077.46 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 1,077.46 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 478,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,133.65/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.48

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