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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,077.30 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,077.30 and 430.02 is: 644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,077.30 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,077.30 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,077.30 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 463,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,260.55/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.38

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