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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,065.02 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,065.02 and 450.95 is: 677.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,065.02 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,065.02 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,065.02 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 480,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,263.19/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.06

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