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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,064.16 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,064.16 and 420.72 is: 630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,064.16 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,064.16 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,064.16 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 447,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,713.40/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.44

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