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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,061.14 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,061.14 and 448.28 is: 672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,061.14 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,061.14 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,061.14 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 475,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,687.84/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.37

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