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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,064.68 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,064.68 and 421.28 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,064.68 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,064.68 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,064.68 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 448,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,528.39/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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