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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.52, 1,075.62 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.52, 1,075.62 and 430.52 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.52 : 1,075.62 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.52/1,075.62 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.52x = 1,075.62 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.52x = 463,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,075.92/718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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