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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 1,064.82 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 1,064.82 and 450.28 is: 674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 1,064.82 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/1,064.82 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 1,064.82 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 479,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,467.15/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.96

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