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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 1,077.85 and 458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 1,077.85 and 458.45 is: 687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 1,077.85 = 458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/1,077.85 = 458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 1,077.85 × 458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 494,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,140.33/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.00

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