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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,062.36 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,062.36 and 448.30 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,062.36 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,062.36 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,062.36 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 476,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,255.99/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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