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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,064.70 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,064.70 and 454.08 is: 681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,064.70 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,064.70 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,064.70 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 483,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,458.98/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.93

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