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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,083.91 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,083.91 and 446.52 is: 668.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,083.91 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,083.91 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,083.91 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 483,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,988.61/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.24

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