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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.69, 1,061.90 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.69, 1,061.90 and 448.65 is: 672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.69 : 1,061.90 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.69/1,061.90 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.69x = 1,061.90 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.69x = 476,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,421.44/708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.26

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