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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,063.67 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,063.67 and 448.77 is: 672.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,063.67 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,063.67 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,063.67 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 477,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,343.19/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.73

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