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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 1,064.54 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 1,064.54 and 423 is: 634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 1,064.54 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/1,064.54 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 1,064.54 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 450,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,300.42/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.48

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