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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,062.99 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,062.99 and 453.06 is: 679.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,062.99 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,062.99 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,062.99 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 481,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,598.25/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.24

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