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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.77, 1,062.13 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.77, 1,062.13 and 448.04 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.77 : 1,062.13 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.77/1,062.13 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.77x = 1,062.13 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.77x = 475,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,876.73/708.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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