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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.58, 1,076.96 and 458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.58, 1,076.96 and 458.49 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.58 : 1,076.96 = 458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.58/1,076.96 = 458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.58x = 1,076.96 × 458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.58x = 493,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,780.58/718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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