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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,062.24 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,062.24 and 447.96 is: 672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,062.24 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,062.24 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,062.24 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 475,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,841.03/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.66

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