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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,061.44 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,061.44 and 448.02 is: 670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,061.44 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,061.44 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,061.44 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 475,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,545.23/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.91

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