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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 1,078.44 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 1,078.44 and 464.08 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 1,078.44 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/1,078.44 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 1,078.44 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 500,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,482.44/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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