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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 1,064.57 and 450.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 1,064.57 and 450.47 is: 675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 1,064.57 = 450.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/1,064.57 = 450.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 1,064.57 × 450.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 479,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,549.27/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.26

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