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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.16 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.16 and 453.36 is: 679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.16 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.16 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.16 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 482,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,447.58/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.12

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