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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 1,065.73 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 1,065.73 and 450.24 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 1,065.73 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/1,065.73 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 1,065.73 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 479,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,834.28/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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