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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.94, 1,076.28 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.94, 1,076.28 and 444.15 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.94 : 1,076.28 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.94/1,076.28 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.94x = 1,076.28 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.94x = 478,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,022.16/718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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