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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,066.49 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,066.49 and 450.86 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,066.49 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,066.49 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,066.49 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 480,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,830.09/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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