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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,062.95 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,062.95 and 449.22 is: 672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,062.95 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,062.95 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,062.95 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 477,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,498.40/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.42

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