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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 1,065.36 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 1,065.36 and 450.30 is: 675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 1,065.36 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/1,065.36 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 1,065.36 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 479,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,731.61/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.58

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