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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,062.97 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,062.97 and 449.06 is: 672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,062.97 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,062.97 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,062.97 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 477,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,337.31/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.47

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