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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.67, 1,063.95 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.67, 1,063.95 and 452.63 is: 678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.67 : 1,063.95 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.67/1,063.95 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.67x = 1,063.95 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.67x = 481,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,570.37/709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.59

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