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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,077.12 and 444.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,077.12 and 444.90 is: 666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,077.12 = 444.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,077.12 = 444.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,077.12 × 444.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 479,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,210.69/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.54

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