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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,081.43 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,081.43 and 447.51 is: 670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,081.43 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,081.43 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,081.43 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 483,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,950.74/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.29

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