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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.60, 1,063.40 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.60, 1,063.40 and 448.96 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.60 : 1,063.40 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.60/1,063.40 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.60x = 1,063.40 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.60x = 477,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,424.06/709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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