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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.58, 1,075.43 and 430.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.58, 1,075.43 and 430.22 is: 643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.58 : 1,075.43 = 430.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.58/1,075.43 = 430.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.58x = 1,075.43 × 430.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.58x = 462,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,671.49/718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.87

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