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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.37, 1,077 and 458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.37, 1,077 and 458.70 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.37 : 1,077 = 458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.37/1,077 = 458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.37x = 1,077 × 458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.37x = 494,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,019.90/719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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