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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,077.71 and 458.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,077.71 and 458.25 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,077.71 = 458.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,077.71 = 458.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,077.71 × 458.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 493,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,858.32/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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