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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.55, 1,062.23 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.55, 1,062.23 and 448.68 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.55 : 1,062.23 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.55/1,062.23 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.55x = 1,062.23 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.55x = 476,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,599.10/708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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