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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,061.45 and 448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,061.45 and 448.22 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,061.45 = 448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,061.45 = 448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,061.45 × 448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 475,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,763.12/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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