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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 1,066.08 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 1,066.08 and 450.56 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 1,066.08 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/1,066.08 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 1,066.08 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 480,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,333.00/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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