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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 1,081.28 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 1,081.28 and 446.15 is: 670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 1,081.28 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/1,081.28 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 1,081.28 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 482,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,408.78/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.17

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